1 Siuslaw Youth Soccer Association General League Rules ...
Siuslaw Youth Soccer Association General League Rules
Sportsmanship The definition of sportsmanship is “The conduct and attitude of participants in sports, especially when considered commendable as in fair play, courtesy, and grace in losing.” All coaches, players, parents, referees, and league officials will exhibit proper sportsmanship. Coaches are responsible for the proper conduct of their player. All referee decisions are final and are not challengeable by coaches, players, or parents. Questions of rule application should be raised (politely) AFTER the game or brought to the attention of a SYSA board member. Spectators (including players, coaches, and parents) are not permitted in the area behind the goal or past the end line. With the exception that one designated parent/assistant coach may serve as “goalie coach” at the U8 level only. Coaches are expected to enforce this rule with their players and family members. Teams must use only officially rostered players. If additional players are required to field a complete team, the coach must receive explicit approval from the opposing coach or league official prior to the start of the game. All players must be registered with SYSA. Borrowed players must be the same age or younger than the team’s age. Player Equipment All players on the field must wear matching uniforms (except goalkeeper) to the satisfaction of the referee. The goalkeeper’s uniform must be different from the opposing keeper, all other players on the field and the referee. If a player forgets his uniform a similar color jersey to his team may be allowed if permitted by the referee, opposing coach or a board member. A player may not wear or use any equipment that is dangerous to himself or another player. The referee’s decision (or coach) decision is conclusive. No hard casts will be permitted without written parental and medical consent, issued to the coach and a board member. The referee may withdraw approval for a player to participate while wearing protective equipment if the referee finds the protective equipment is being used in a way that endangers the safety of any players. No jewelry is permitted, even if taped. Shin guards covered by socks are mandatory in all games and practices.
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Injuries Any player suspected of having sustained a concussion must be immediately removed from play and kept out for the remainder of the game. The parents must be notified and the player must be referred to a physician for evaluation. The player will not be allowed to return to practice (or games) until given explicit permission to do so from a qualified medical professional in writing. If warranted, the coach will seek immediate medical attention for the player. Cleanliness Pick up all trash around field area. Coaches are responsible for making sure fields are picked up of trash, portable goals are taken down and all equipment is removed at the end of each game. Coaches may appoint a parent or volunteer to assist with these tasks. Start times Teams are expected to arrive early enough to start the game at the scheduled time. Games will be delayed no more than 5 minutes for delinquent players or coaches.
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SYSA Game Guidelines - Summary by age group Under 6 Under 8 3 3 Ball size ~ 20 x 30 y ~ 25 x 35 y Field size Players/side
3 v 3 (no goalie)
4 v 4 (goalie last 2 games)
Under 10
Under 12
Under 14
4 ~ 35 x 50 y
4 ~ 50 x 80 y
5 ~ 55 x 110
6v6
8v8
11 v 11
Teams will always play at equal strength -with the exception of sending off (red card). If a team has less that the recommended number of players available for a game: a) that team may recruit extra players to field the recommended number (must be registered with SYSA and of the appropriate age group and of average skill level for that age group) b) the opposing team will play with an equivalently reduced number of players
Game time Quarters/halves
32 min
40 min
40 min
60 min
70 min
6 min quarters
10 min quarters
25 min halves
30 min halves
35 min halves
Quarter breaks
1 min quarter break 5 min halftime – all ages
Halftime Ties
No overtime/penalty kick shootout in regular season play
All players must play at least 1/2 of game time Expectation – players will receive approximately equivalent playing time
Playing time Substitutions Referees Coaches
no quarter break
Any stoppage in play Selected coach 1 on-field coach for (switch at half as each team appropriate) On field
Stoppages in play as allowed by referee SYSA provided HR and ARs. Shared sideline – opposite spectators
Sideline(s)
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Under 6
Under 8
Under 10
Under 12
Under 14
Rules of play Restarts Out of bounds Sideline Endline
Goal Kick
After foul
Offsides Headers
Throw in (overhead, Throw in but no technical (rules enforced by referee) requirements) Goal kick / corner kick – see below Defending players must be in their Defensive players defensive half of the field when opposing must be behind the team takes the kick. build out line when Regular Enforcement by HR/AR A goal kick will be returned if a defender the opposing team crosses midline. takes the kick. Indirect free kick Direct or indirect free kick as indicated by referee (no direct free kicks or penalty kicks) Throw in
No offsides
Clear violations called by HR/AR
Regular enforcement by HR/AR
No heading allowed Intentional heading will yield indirect free kick for opposing
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Allowed
Sportsmanship The definition of sportsmanship is “The conduct and attitude of participants in sports, especially when considered commendable as in fair play, courtesy, and grace in losing.” All coaches, players, parents, referees, and league officials will exhibit proper sportsmanship. Coaches are responsible for the proper conduct of their player. All referee decisions are final and are not challengeable by coaches, players, or parents. Questions of rule application should be raised (politely) AFTER the game or brought to the attention of a SYSA board member. Spectators (including players, coaches, and parents) are not permitted in the area behind the goal or past the end line. With the exception that one designated parent/assistant coach may serve as “goalie coach” at the U8 level only. Coaches are expected to enforce this rule with their players and family members. Teams must use only officially rostered players. If additional players are required to field a complete team, the coach must receive explicit approval from the opposing coach or league official prior to the start of the game. All players must be registered with SYSA. Borrowed players must be the same age or younger than the team’s age. Player Equipment All players on the field must wear matching uniforms (except goalkeeper) to the satisfaction of the referee. The goalkeeper’s uniform must be different from the opposing keeper, all other players on the field and the referee. If a player forgets his uniform a similar color jersey to his team may be allowed if permitted by the referee, opposing coach or a board member. A player may not wear or use any equipment that is dangerous to himself or another player. The referee’s decision (or coach) decision is conclusive. No hard casts will be permitted without written parental and medical consent, issued to the coach and a board member. The referee may withdraw approval for a player to participate while wearing protective equipment if the referee finds the protective equipment is being used in a way that endangers the safety of any players. No jewelry is permitted, even if taped. Shin guards covered by socks are mandatory in all games and practices.
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Injuries Any player suspected of having sustained a concussion must be immediately removed from play and kept out for the remainder of the game. The parents must be notified and the player must be referred to a physician for evaluation. The player will not be allowed to return to practice (or games) until given explicit permission to do so from a qualified medical professional in writing. If warranted, the coach will seek immediate medical attention for the player. Cleanliness Pick up all trash around field area. Coaches are responsible for making sure fields are picked up of trash, portable goals are taken down and all equipment is removed at the end of each game. Coaches may appoint a parent or volunteer to assist with these tasks. Start times Teams are expected to arrive early enough to start the game at the scheduled time. Games will be delayed no more than 5 minutes for delinquent players or coaches.
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SYSA Game Guidelines - Summary by age group Under 6 Under 8 3 3 Ball size ~ 20 x 30 y ~ 25 x 35 y Field size Players/side
3 v 3 (no goalie)
4 v 4 (goalie last 2 games)
Under 10
Under 12
Under 14
4 ~ 35 x 50 y
4 ~ 50 x 80 y
5 ~ 55 x 110
6v6
8v8
11 v 11
Teams will always play at equal strength -with the exception of sending off (red card). If a team has less that the recommended number of players available for a game: a) that team may recruit extra players to field the recommended number (must be registered with SYSA and of the appropriate age group and of average skill level for that age group) b) the opposing team will play with an equivalently reduced number of players
Game time Quarters/halves
32 min
40 min
40 min
60 min
70 min
6 min quarters
10 min quarters
25 min halves
30 min halves
35 min halves
Quarter breaks
1 min quarter break 5 min halftime – all ages
Halftime Ties
No overtime/penalty kick shootout in regular season play
All players must play at least 1/2 of game time Expectation – players will receive approximately equivalent playing time
Playing time Substitutions Referees Coaches
no quarter break
Any stoppage in play Selected coach 1 on-field coach for (switch at half as each team appropriate) On field
Stoppages in play as allowed by referee SYSA provided HR and ARs. Shared sideline – opposite spectators
Sideline(s)
3
Under 6
Under 8
Under 10
Under 12
Under 14
Rules of play Restarts Out of bounds Sideline Endline
Goal Kick
After foul
Offsides Headers
Throw in (overhead, Throw in but no technical (rules enforced by referee) requirements) Goal kick / corner kick – see below Defending players must be in their Defensive players defensive half of the field when opposing must be behind the team takes the kick. build out line when Regular Enforcement by HR/AR A goal kick will be returned if a defender the opposing team crosses midline. takes the kick. Indirect free kick Direct or indirect free kick as indicated by referee (no direct free kicks or penalty kicks) Throw in
No offsides
Clear violations called by HR/AR
Regular enforcement by HR/AR
No heading allowed Intentional heading will yield indirect free kick for opposing
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Allowed
